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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.92, 23,300.04 and 9,958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.92, 23,300.04 and 9,958.64 is: 14,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.92 : 23,300.04 = 9,958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.92/23,300.04 = 9,958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.92x = 23,300.04 × 9,958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.92x = 232,036,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,036,710.35/15,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.90

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